How to Text a Cell Phone From Your Computer

1. Open your email client software on your computer or log in to your online email service.
2. Open a new message composition window.
3. Enter the recipient's text address in the To field. This address is the 10-digit phone number without dashes, followed by '@' and the cellular provider's messaging domain. As an example, to send a message to the T-Mobile number 555-555-5555, enter '5555555555@tmomail.net' in the To field. Some of the more common provider addresses are:Alltel: ...@message.alltel.com
Cingular AT&T: ...@txt.att.net
Boost Mobile: ...@myboostmobile.com
Cricket: ...@mms.mycricket.com
Nextel: ...@messaging.nextel.com
Rogers: ...@pcs.rogers.com
T-Mobile: ...@tmomail.net
Verizon: ...@vtext.com
Virgin Mobile: ...@vmobl.comIf your recipient's messaging domain isn't on the list, contact the provider for the information.
4. Enter a message in the body of the email. The length of the message varies among providers, but is typically between 125 and 185 characters, including the email address. Some cellular providers allow picture attachments, but they may require the recipient to access a Web page to view any attachment; some providers do not support multimedia email-to-SMS at all.
5. Send the email as you normally would.

How to Get Free Text Messaging on Prepaid Phones

1. Choose a prepaid wireless provider. Verizon Wireless, AT&T and Sprint offer wireless prepaid plans. Alternatively, you may want to purchase an Alltel or Tracfone prepaid phone from a participating retail store. Compare the prices of the phones, the prepaid plans and features.
2. Navigate to the website of the prepaid wireless provide you want. Click 'Shop' to browse for cell phones. Search for phones that fit your needs and your budget.
3. Choose the phone you want. You may want a feature (basic) cell phone, a smart phone or a personal digital assistant (PDA). You may also choose between a flip style and a slide out phone.
4. Choose a plan for your phone. Upon purchasing a phone for the first time, your wireless provider may offer free texting. You may also search for a plan that includes unlimited text messaging.

How to Send Unlimited SMS of 200 Characters

1. Open your contact list on your cell phone.
2. Locate the individual you plan to send the long text message to.
3. Click the name of the individual you plan to text. This will load a list of options, where you want to select 'Send MMS.' This will open a blank text screen.
4. Type the entire message you want to send. This message can extend well past 200 characters.
5. Click the 'Send' option. This will send the large text message to the designated recipient. If you do not have a text and data plan, MMS messages may cost more than a standard text message.

How to Monitor a Phone Remotely

Free Method
1. Go to the'Main Menu' on your cell phone and scroll until you get to 'Settings.' Scroll until you get to 'Profiles' and select 'Silent Mode.'
2. Scroll through the 'Settings Menu' and find 'Call Settings.' Activate the 'Auto Answer' feature.
3. Set the cell phone in the area that you wish to monitor. Wait for the people who you want to eavesdrop on to enter the room and for the conversation to begin. Call the mobile phone from using another phone and it will answer after two or three rings. You can now listen in on the conversation.
Remote Spy Software
4. Purchase a mobile phone spy software program. Three that you can use are Flexispy, SpyBubble and MobiStealth. These programs will allow you to eavesdrop on conversations near the phone, listen in on phone conversations, monitor text messages and e-mails and to get the GPS location of a phone. As of 2010, these programs cost between $59 and $250.
5. Register for the program. Create a user name and password to log into the application's website.
6. Obtain the target phone and install the software program. Each program will vary slightly, but the fundamentals are the same. Go to the download link provided to you when you purchased the program on the Web browser of the target phone. Agree to the 'Terms and Agreements' and click 'Next.' The installation process will begin. Once it is finished, restart the phone.
7. Monitor the phone remotely. Log in to the password protected website that you registered with. The target phone will upload its data at regular intervals. This will include things like calls logs, text messages, e-mails and GPS locations. You can download these records at your convenience.

How to Unlock Your Motorola Phone for Free

Instructions
1. Call your cellular service provider. Tell the representative that you are considering using your device with another service provider and need the unlock code for your phone. He or she will obtain some information from you about your device and then file an unlock code request with Motorola. Usually this process takes one to three days but, once the code is sent back from Motorola, it is then emailed to you at the address you provided to your carrier.
2. For GSM-style Motorola phones, place the SIM card from the other provider in your phone. Turn it on and, once the prompt appears to 'Enter Subsidy Unlock Code,' enter the code that your service carrier provided. You will then receive a confirmation message stating that your Motorola device is now unlocked.
3. For CDMA-type Motorola phones, dial '74663' and then hit '#.' When prompted to enter your Subsidy Unlock Code, input the code sent out by your service provider. You will then receive a confirmation message stating that your phone is now unlocked.

How to Get a Free Prepaid Phone Card for Taking Surveys

1. Earn prepaid phone cards from Swagbucks.com. Visit the website, and you will automatically be redirected to the sign-up page. Enter your information and log into your account when prompted. Click the 'Earn' button at the top of the page, then select 'Trusted Surveys.' These surveys will give you swagbucks, the currency of Swagbucks.com. Once you earn enough of these points, you can exchange them in the Swag Store by clicking the 'Redeem' button at the top of the page, then 'Reward Cards.' Scroll through the list of cards until you find the one you want to purchase. Click on it, then press 'Check Out.' The reward cards offered by Swagbucks.com change often, so be sure to check back if your cellphone provider is not listed.
2. Create an account with Valued Opinions. When a survey becomes available, you will receive an alert through your email.This Web site pays between $1 and $3 per survey. Once your account reaches $20 , you can cash out by clicking the 'Redeem' button on the Web site's homepage. Prepaid phone cards are occasionally offered, and you are given the option to save up points for as long as you want. This allows you to save up until your preferred phone cards are available.
3. Create an account with Opinion Outpost. This Web site pays you between $1 to $5 dollars for every survey you take. After your account accumulates $5 dollars, you can cash out with Amazon.com. If you do not already have an Amazon.com account, you can sign up for free and add the money to your account by clicking the 'Gift Cards' option at the top of the page, then 'Apply to Account.' You can then purchase prepaid phone cards directly through Amazon, making them free. The benefit to using this method is that unlike Swagbucks and Valued Opinions, Amazon.com always offers a wide range of prepaid cards for every cellphone provider.

How to Unlock a G1 Phone for Free

1. Turn on your T-Mobile G1. Dial *#06# to display your handset’s unique international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) number.
2. Call T-Mobile Support. (See Resources) Ask for your free SIM unlock code for your T-Mobile G1. Give the representative the IMEI number to your G1. Give the representative a valid email address to which to send the SIM unlock code.
3. Turn off your T-Mobile G1 when you receive the SIM unlock code by email. Remove the back panel and battery from the phone. Replace the T-Mobile SIM card with one from another mobile service provider. Replace the battery and battery panel. Turn the G1 back on.
4. Click “OK” when the G1 displays a message that it does not recognize the SIM card installed. Enter the SIM unlock code on the next screen. Click “OK.” Use your T-Mobile G1 as desired after you get the confirmation message that the G1 has an unlocked SIM.